THE comprehensive list of Fall Festivals, Trunk-or-Treats and Halloween Happenings in the Arlington area!
Please let me know if I missed any!
Happy Fall, Y'all!
Ongoing Events:
Fright Fest, Six Flags Over Texas.
September 21- November 3. Check website for Open Hours. Must buy ticket for park admission.
Fright Fest
By day, Fright Fest is perfect for little wizards and witches, but, by night, the park transforms into a creepy affair complete with scare zones and haunted houses.
The Village on Front St., 201 W. Front. St., downtown Arlington
October 3- November 3. Purchase tickets in advance (proceeds benefit the Arlington Historical Society).
The Village on Front
From the event site: The Village on Front will include a haunted maze, as well as many scenes that have lighting and sound effects, sure to scare attendees and leaving them with a desire to tell their friends about it and come back.
Pumpkin Nights, Howell Farm, 4016 W. Division St., Arlington.
October 10- November 3. Purchase tickets in advance.
Pumpkin Nights (Use code Stephanie25 for 25% off your regular price tickets!)
From the organizers: Pumpkin Nights will transform Howell Farms into enchanted worlds filled with Halloween displays and seven Pumpkin Lands created with more than 3,000 hand-carved synthetic and real pumpkins.
October 2:
Story Time in the Pumpkin Patch, St. John Youth Ministry Pumpkin Patch, 1218 E. Debbie Lane, Mansfield.
Wednesday, October 2. Free.
Story Time in the Pumpkin Patch
From the event site: We will be reading books, singing a few songs. Bring some friends - take some pictures - and get your pumpkins!
October 4-6:
Pumpkin Fest 2019, October 5, 9a- 7p. Calloway's (three area locations: North Arlington, South Arlington and Mansfield). Free.
Calloway's Pumpkin Fest
From the organizers: You’ll find spectacular fall decorations including Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash, Scarecrows, and Bales of Hay, along with special displays for the season! Enjoy loads of free activities that are fun for the whole family:
– Pie Pumpkin Decorating!
– Performances by family favorite Mad Science (schedule is available on our website)
– Costumed Characters! Superheroes and Princesses at select locations
– Face Painting at select locations
– Bella’s Story Time presented by the BRIT: 1PM at Calloway’s Nursery Fort Worth
– Gift Card Giveaways
– Fresh Popcorn
– And More!
New World Fall Fest, New World UMC, 2201 N Davis Dr., Arlington, October 5, 8a- 3p, free.
New World Fall Fest
Dunk, Kona Ice, rock wall, zipline, horse rides, raffles, vendors and so much more!
Annual Fall Festival, Green's Produce and Plants, 3001 Arkansas Lane, Arlington.
October 5, 11a- 3p. Free.
Paint a pumpkin, get your face painted, enjoy multiple bounce houses, food and more.
Learning Express Fall Festival, 1252 N. Holland Rd., Mansfield, October 5, 11a- 2p, Free.
At our Fall Festival, you can enjoy: Food Trucks, Pony Rides, Photo Booth, Candy, Pumpkin Decorating, Local Vendors, Face Painting, Games and Raffles.
October 10-13:
Oakridge Fall Festival, The Oakridge School, 5900 W Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Thursday, October 10, 6-8p. $5 admission.
Dickey's BBQ • Games • Pumpkin Decorating • Crafts • Face Painting • Petting Zoo
Chick Fil A Family Fall Festival, Two locations: Camp Wisdom & 360 in GP and Cooper St. in Arlington. Friday, October 11, 2p. Free.
Fun for the whole family! Pumpkin decorating, digital scavenger hunt, games & caramel apple samples will help us welcome fall & all the fun that comes with it! We'll even have one-of-a-kind tattoos for all the kids!
River Legacy Fall Festival, River Legacy, 710 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. October 12 & 13, 11a- 9p. $8 per person, ages 3 and under are free.
Enjoy animal encounters, a pumpkin patch, face painting, bounce houses, crafts, games and more!
The Screaming Bridge & Hell's Gate Investigation Tour, River Legacy Park, 710 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. Saturday, October 12, 8p- 12a. $20 per person.
Join us for a hike in the woods late into the evening as we visit two haunted locations inside of River Legacy Park in Arlington, TX.
The Tour/investigation will last about 4 hours and cost $20 per person.
This is a family friendly event, so we welcome all ages, however, please be aware that this event involves hiking through the woods and brush. This event involves quite a bit of walking. You have been warned.
The Tour/investigation will last about 4 hours and cost $20 per person.
This is a family friendly event, so we welcome all ages, however, please be aware that this event involves hiking through the woods and brush. This event involves quite a bit of walking. You have been warned.
October 16-20
Pumpkin Decorating: A Special Full STEAM Ahead, Warmack Library, 760 W. Bardin Rd., GP. 4:15-5p, Wednesday, October 16. Free. For kids in grades 1-5.
Get creative as you design your favorite book character or other creature using paint and other materials provided. There will be a limited supply of pumpkins distributed on a first come, first served basis. You are welcome to bring your own pumpkin and other supplies.
Haunt The Block, Historic Downtown Mansfield, Thursday, October 17, 5-8p. Free.
Trick or treating, games and costume contests! Historic Downtown Mansfield comes alive during the monthly Third Thursday event with the ultimate, family friendly Halloween event. Best of all, taking part in this event is absolutely FREE, and a perfect start to your evening before you head off to the haunted house or ghost tours!
Annual Fall Festival, Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 Kennedale Sublett Rd., Kennedale, October 19, 2-4p, Free.
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Bounce houses and food.
Fall Fest at the Central YMCA, 2200 S. Davis St., Arlington, Sunday, October 20, 2-4p. Free.
Join us for a good time! This event is FREE and open to the public. We will have inflatables, Y on the Fly games, face painting, costumes, trick or treating, crafts, family classes and more!
October 25-27
Trick or Trail Event, Tony Shotwell LIbrary, 2750 Graham St., GP, Friday, October 25, 5-7p. Free.
There plenty of family friendly fun to be had at our annual Trick or Trail Event. There will be a haunted house, games and candy.
Halloween Community Carnival, Charley Taylor Recreation Center, 601 E. Grand Prairie Rd., GP, Friday, October 25, 5-7p. Free.
All ages! Ghosts and goblins will not want to miss the haunting experience we have planned for Halloween night! The spooky fun includes a games, bounce houses, candy and more!
MAC Boo Bash, Mansfield Activity Center, 106 S. Wisteria St., Mansfield, Friday, October 25, 6- 8:30p. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
Bring the family to the MAC for a night of games, crafts and, of course, candy! This carnival-style event is geared toward children ages 2-6Y but all ages are welcome. Everyone 2Y+ must be registered, including adults. Spaces are limited and it does fill quickly, please get your tickets early to save a spot!
Arlington FFA Fall Festival, 2212 Michigan Ave., Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 9a- 12p, Free.
The event is free to attend and we will have kid friendly games, petting zoo, local vendors, live music, food, a silent auction, and more!
Target Paw Patrol Trick or Treat Event, Multiple Target locations in Arlington, GP & Mansfield, Saturday, 10/26, 10a- 1p, Free.
Kids are invited to come in costume and trick or treat through the store as well as watch an exclusive episode of Pawl Patrol. There will also be giveaways.
Pumpkin Swim, Kirby Natatorium, 3201 Corn Valley Rd., GP, Saturday, 10/26, 1p, $5 per swimmer.
Jump in and swim with all hundreds of pumpkins in our heated indoor pool. Pick out your favorite, decorate it and take it home. Limit 1 pumpkin for swimmer. Event starts at 1:00 p.m. and pumpkins are limited.
Fall Festival, Resurrection Church, 415 New York Ave., Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 2-5p, Free.
This will be our 3rd annual Fall festival! This is a family friendly event that everyone is invited to! We'll have games, bounce houses, and candy for everyone! The event is free to get in and so are the games! Bring the entire family, dress as your favorite character, and have a blast! The event will be located on the campus of Resurrection Church this year and we look forward to having everyone come out! See you there!
2019 Fall Festival, Holy Cross Church, 4400 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 4-6p, Free.
Join us for an evening of Fun, Food, and Games. Festivities include:inflatables, puppet shows, petting zoo, picture spots and games and crafts.
Trunk or Treat, City Chapel Arlington, 4015 W. Interstate 20, Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 4-6p, Free.
Candy, petting zoo, pony rides and giveaways!
Trunk or Treat and Community Fair, The Welcome Table Christian Church, 4600 Highwood Dr., Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 4-6p. Free.
Trunk or treat event with vendors.
Epic Halloween Campout at Epic Central, 2960 Epic Place, GP, 4p Saturday, 10/26- 9a Sunday, 10/27, $5 per person.
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in many activities such as: laser tag, scavenger hunt, flashlight night hike, and s’mores making! Be sure to bring decorations for your tent to compete in the “tent decorating” contest! We will also be showing the Halloween classic movie, Hocus Pocus, as part of our “Movies On The Lawn” series. Participants will then spend the night under the stars with breakfast provided the next morning. Registration opens September 9th. Please fill out the registration form linked below and email to manderson@gptx.org or bring into our office at 400 College St.
Fall Fest, The Vineyard Church in Arlington, 1301 W. Abram St., Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 4-7p, Free.
Carnival Games + Candy + Bounce Houses + More!
ALC Trunk or Treat 2019, Advent Lutheran Church, 3232 S. Cooper St., Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 5-7p, Free.
Trick-or-treating, games, food, candy, candy, CANDY and so much more!
Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Palooza, Kennedale City Hall, 405 Municipal Dr., Kennedale, Saturday, 10/26, 5-7p. Free.
There's something for all ages at the TownCenter Trunk-or-Treat!
• Trunk-or-Treating in the Library parking lot (316 W 3rd St.)
• Pumpkin Palooza! in TownCenter Park (405 Municipal Dr., behind the Kennedale Public Library), featuring: pumpkin painting*, cotton candy, and chalk art
• Trunk-or-Treating in the Library parking lot (316 W 3rd St.)
• Pumpkin Palooza! in TownCenter Park (405 Municipal Dr., behind the Kennedale Public Library), featuring: pumpkin painting*, cotton candy, and chalk art
Trunk or Treat 2019, The Grace Place, 5950 S. Cooper St., Arlington, Saturday, 10/26, 6-8:30p, Free.
Join us for our FREE Trunk or Treat event! Come load up on candy and treats from our decorated trunks, and vote on your favorite one. There will also be other goodies such as kettle corn and cotton candy. Bring the entire family!
Halloween at the Y, Cooper Street Y, 7120 S. Cooper St., Arlington, Saturday 10/26, 6- 9p, Free.
Put on your costumes, gather your friends and family, and join us for a spook-tacular good time! Halloween at the Y is FREE and open to the public and features a Haunted Trail, fun Halloween-themed games, trunk or treating, a food truck, and more!
Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest, Mansfield Church of Christ, 580 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Mansfield, Sunday, 10/27, 5:30- 7:30p. Free.
FREE family event! Wear your costume and come have some fun at our Trunk or Treat & Fall Fest: candy, games, activities and food! Invite your friends and family, too! Everyone is welcome!
Halloween Week
Heritage Baptist Church Drive-Thru Trick or Treating, 5100 Parliament Drive, Arlington, Wednesday, October 30, 8- 8:30p. Free.
Come drive-thru on Wednesday October 30th @8pm. Each child in the vehicle will get candy and prizes!
Boo Babies: A Special Book Babies Program, GP Main Library, 901 Conover Dr., GP, Thursday, 10/31, 11a, Free.
For babies 0-18 months. Join us for a baby-friendly trick-or-treating parade around the library! Babies (and parents) are encouraged to wear costumes!
Tiny Treaters, Southeast Branch of the Arlington Public Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Thursday, 10/31, 5p, Free.
All of our tiniest trick-or-treaters are invited for a special fall event just for them! Tiny Treaters is a safe, age-appropriate alternative to trick-or-treating for children ages 0-5. Games and art activities, photo spots, and a fall puppet show will make this a memorable evening for your family. Take a free book home while supplies last!
Street N' Treat, GP Farmers Market, 120 W Main Street, GP, Thursday, 10/31, 6-8p. Free.
Join us for an enjoyable Halloween event in Grand Prairie! Participants will enjoy FREE games, face painting, kid’s crafts, and trick-or-treating at the Farmers Market! Prepare to dress to impress, ask “Trick-or-Treat” and bring a large bucket for candy!
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